Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

This was my Coravin test. It wasn’t ready a number yrs ago. I put it back in the cellar lying on its side. It survived pleasantly. Did not decant.

2004 not the best Bordeaux vintage but there it was in the store reasonably priced. So, I bought this one. Always curious. The 2nd wine from one of my favorite Right Bank producers, Vieux Chateau Certan. 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc.

The nose shows ripe & slightly candied fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries, raspberries, mulberries & plum. Beautiful, gentle, dark spices, dark, rich earth with dry leaves, mid to dark colas, steeped black tea, anise to some black licorice, understated graphite/dry tobacco, undertones of baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & just a slight touch of vanillin,dry crushed rocks/limestone-sandstone, moist clay, brilliant red florals, red roses, dark flowers framed in violets.

The palate has M rounded, dry tannins. The fruits are ripe, juicy, ruby/lush & slightly candied; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries & plum. Beautiful, gentle, dark spices w/ heat, dark, rich earth with dry leaves, mid to dark colas, steeped black tea, anise to some black licorice, dark chocolate baking bar to pudding, mocha, understated graphite/dry tobacco, undertones of baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & just a slight touch of vanillin,dry crushed rocks/limestone-sandstone, moist clay, some volcanic minerals, hints of menthol, brilliant red florals, red roses, dark flowers framed in violets, beautiful acidity with a smartly polished, elegant finish that has length, balance & tone that lasts nearly two-minutes.

Moved between 90-92. Ended 92. Enjoyed w/ a medium rare plus Ribcap. Has another 7-10 yrs of road ahead. — 13 days ago

Walter Klincewicz

9.0

Decanter’s blind testing resulted in astonishing score of 97 and definitely it was the reason for me to purchase this bottle! This is definite something “different” if not to say a “modern” type of Bordeaux wine and I enjoyed it a lot. — 5 years ago

Henry R

9.2

Super pleasant surprise. ! — 7 years ago

Jared Peet

9.0

Great, easy summer drink — 8 years ago

Susan Hooks

9.0

Nice and acidic and dry, enjoyed it. — 10 years ago

Marc Vacossin

9.4

Better than Minuty Prestige..... — 10 years ago

Martin Frowde

8.9

Dry rose, almost neon pink colour with pretty clementine (?) nose. Nice thick mouthfeel with juicy taste of raspberry and oranges that has just the right amount of acidity. Clearly benefitted from a good vintage but comes recommended and is good value. — 10 years ago

with Georgina

Henry Fuseler

9.0

5/2025. Full flavor. Nice finish and feels good on the palate. — a year ago

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9.2

The 2019 Bon Pasteur has more fruit concentration than either the Gravette de Certan and La Fleur de Gay tasted alongside - blackberry and wild strawberry, truffle and a touch of smoke. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidity, firm backbone yet with plenty of freshness on its sappy finish. A fine Pomerol. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2023) — 3 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2016 vintage. Amazing to find this in my local supermarket given the microscopic production (around 5000 bottles of pure Merlot from a small 0,5 hectares vineyard). Very ripe cherry and raspberry fruit with some smokiness. Concentrated fruit, a solid structure of well-tamed tannins and good length. Should age well for at least 5 years. Another great Bordeaux value in this excellent vintage at 11,90 euro. Abv. 14%. — 6 years ago

P A

8.9

My first time trying this “New England-Style” pale ale. The label says “Juicy and Hazy...It May look a bit like a milkshake and taste a bit like juice-but that’s the whole point”. I say that on a cool cloudy day waiting for the snow to come this Alberta beer is just plain good and will return to our house “ 5.5 % alc/vol, 35 IBU Blindman Brewing, Lacombe, Alberta Cheers 🍻🇨🇦 — 8 years ago

with paul and Taylor

Geoff Halprin

9.1

Took a long time to open up but very good by the end — 10 years ago

Karie Peterson

8.9

$29.00 very good — 10 years ago

Dru Margolin

8.9

Nice and fresh drinker. — a year ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Traditional blend of three varieties, medium lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with notes of oven baked bread. On the palate flavors of ripe apple and apricot with lemon zest and traces of floral notes. Fine lingering bubbles, light mousse, long finish ending with fresh crisp fruits wrapped in balanced acidity and biscuit character. — 2 years ago

Mario Martínez Colino

9.0

Blanc de Blancs. Excelente 27€ — 4 years ago

S Kahovec

9.6

Lacombe, Alberta — 7 years ago

Colin Rayye

9.0

wine gets better when it gets old who knew — 8 years ago

Rod Bob

9.0

Ottimo rosé, accompagnato con gnocchi di patate viola con mazzancolle al profumo di lime — 9 years ago

Mark Buckley

9.3

Amazing new Rose 2015 vintage from @quintessentialwines #4thJuly #celebration — 10 years ago

with Tristan